Withrow's Tigers beat Badin 21-13 on the road Friday, Oct. 30, advancing in the OHSAA Division II, Region 8 playoffs.
The No. 9-seeded Tigers knocked off No. 8 Badin in the first-round matchup, according to WCPO 9 Cincinnati. The win sends Withrow into the regional quarterfinals against top-seeded Anderson on Friday, Nov. 6, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer's Week 12 playoff schedule.
Anderson received a first-round bye and will host.
Withrow entered the postseason riding a five-game winning streak after an early-season losing skid, according to WLWT. The Tigers dominated the Cincinnati Metro Athletic Conference during the regular season, according to the Columbus Dispatch.
Quarterback Sa'Vion Davis entered the playoffs as a dual threat. He had thrown for 1,299 yards and 19 touchdowns during the regular season while also leading the team in rushing with 805 yards and seven scores, according to WLWT. Iowa State commit Charles Alexander Jr. was Davis' top target with 569 receiving yards and seven touchdowns, per the Dispatch. Tyshawn Johnson added 490 receiving yards and nine touchdowns, also per the Dispatch.
Running back Dion Clardy carried 711 yards and 10 touchdowns on the ground, according to WLWT. Chris Barnes anchored the defense with 10 sacks, per WLWT.
Withrow's defense allowed only 80 rushing yards per game during the regular season, per the Dispatch. Badin's offense relied heavily on junior running back Chase Even, who entered the game with 1,315 yards and 16 touchdowns this season, according to WLWT.
Both teams faced La Salle during the regular season. Withrow won 33-18, while Badin fell 27-14, per the Dispatch. Both squads also posted decisive wins over Chaminade-Julienne and close losses to McNicholas.
Also in the playoffs: Cincinnati Country Day won 41-34 over Upper Scioto Valley in the Division VII, Region 28 first round, according to the Mansfield News Journal. The No. 6 seed travels to No. 3 Riverside in the regional quarterfinals.
